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Friday, March 26, 2010

1890s Inspiration Part 1

I know some people really do not like the styles of the 1890s, but after walking some episodes of "Lark Rise to Candleford" a couple months ago, I have been quite hooked on the decade. I am thinking about posting, now and then, some pictures of 1890s styles that I might like to copy for myself or for doll clothes.

Here is a walking outfit that I read about on the Victoria and Albert Museum website.

Sorry the pictures are blurry.(I don't think I would have the back of the skirt to be quite so full.)

This dress is, to quote the website, "Linen, with collar and cuffs embroidered with silk cord, elastic stays attached to the inside of the skirt to control the fullness, hand and machine sewn."

I could possibly make my Beatrix jacket look a little like the jacket on this outfit, if I do some alterations (like make the sleeves puffed ;-) ) and copy the trim. It is the same color, nearly, as the Beatrix skirt that I made (only that was twill, not linen, but hey! It's the look I'd be going for, not an identical reproduction!)

That is a really cute outfit! Especially the jacket; though I'd like it better if the sleeves were a little smaller. ;) Years ago when I read the Sherlock Holmes series, I really loved the 1890's styles--I'm not quite as much of a fan now as I was then, but I do like how they incorporate jackets but, as Maggie said, still kept the outfit looking ladylike.